Armor Class: 17 (natural armor) Hit Points: 100 (10d10 + 50) Speed: 30 ft.
STR 16 (+3) | DEX 18 (+4) | CON 20 (+5) | INT 12 (+1) | WIS 14 (+2) | CHA 16 (+3)
Saving Throws: Dex +7, Con +8 Skills: Perception +6, Stealth +7 Damage Resistance: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from non-magical attacks Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages: Common, Gnomish, telepathy 60 ft.
Sentient Being: The Tortoise Blade is a sentient weapon with an Intelligence of 12, Wisdom of 14, and Charisma of 16. It has hearing and normal vision and can communicate telepathically with its wielder. The weapon has the ability to speak, read, and understand Common and Gnomish.
Magic Weapon: The Tortoise Blade is a magical weapon. Its attacks are considered magical for the purpose of overcoming resistance and immunity to non-magical attacks.
Shell Defense: As a bonus action, the wielder can command the Tortoise Blade to retract into its shell, gaining a +2 bonus to AC until the start of their next turn. While in this state, the wielder cannot make attacks with the blade.
Swiftness of the Gnome: When wielded by a Gnome, the Tortoise Blade grants a +1 bonus to the wielder's Dexterity and Constitution saving throws.
Sentience: The Tortoise Blade is neutral good with an Intelligence (12), Wisdom (14), and Charisma (16). It has hearing and normal vision and can communicate telepathically with its wielder. The weapon can speak, read, and understand Common and Gnomish.
Personality: The Tortoise Blade possesses the memories and personality of the Gnome King Yepos Oldbrand. It is brave and loyal, seeking justice and vengeance against those who wronged its former master. It harbors a deep hatred for the sorcerer king Nibenay and will urge its wielder to seek revenge against him.
Destroying the Tortoise Blade: The Tortoise Blade can only be destroyed by performing a complex ritual involving the collection of rare and powerful components. The specifics of this ritual aare unknown.